Domus de Cieutat
Gallo-Roman town house in Eauze, excavated between 2001 and 2012, with a multimedia interpretation center in the former railway station.
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About the museum
The Domus de Cieutat is a large town house from the ancient city of Elusa, present-day Eauze. Excavations carried out from 2001 to 2012 in an archaeological reserve of about twenty hectares uncovered it.
The peristyle house is thought to have been built in the 3rd century, covering 1,600 m². Around 350, its owner enlarged it to nearly 2,700 m²: this was its period of greatest splendor. It is organized around two peristyle courtyards and gardens, with a small set of private baths and a large reception hall, and occupies an elevated position in an aristocratic neighborhood.
At the entrance to the site, in the former Eauze railway station, an interpretation center presents a modern scenography with interactive tools and a virtual reconstruction film. It serves as the starting point for understanding the three sites of ELUSA Capitale Antique, of which the domus has been part since 2008.
Highlights
- Gallo-Roman house of nearly 2,700 m² with two peristyle courtyards
- Small set of private baths and a large reception hall
- Multimedia interpretation center in the former Eauze railway station
- Virtual reconstruction film of life in Elusa
- Combined ticket with the Villa de Séviac and the Musée du trésor d'Eauze
Permanent exhibition
- Centre d'interprétation d'ELUSA Capitale Antique – A modern scenography with interactive tools and a virtual reconstruction film presents life in Elusa during the Gallo-Roman period.
- Operated by
- ELUSA Capitale Antique
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
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| Reduced | €5Job seekers, students under 26 (on presentation of proof), holders of the Passeport Privilège and the Carte Tourisme-Loisirs-Culture |
| Children & teens | €3free up to age 10 · Rate for ages 11 to 17; free for children under 11. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree for people with disabilities, on presentation of proof. |
| Students & apprentices | –Free for students of art history and archaeology and for ICOM card holders, on presentation of proof; reduced rate for other students under 26. |
| Groups (21+ people) | €6 per personGuided visit for groups of more than 20 people: €6 per person plus a flat fee of €25 for one site. School groups: €4 per pupil for one site, guided visit included. |
| 2-site ticket, adult (valid for one year) | €12 |
| 2-site ticket, reduced rate | €7 |
| 2-site ticket, ages 11 to 17 | €4 |
| 3-site ticket, adult (valid for one year) | €15 |
| 3-site ticket, reduced rate | €9 |
| 3-site ticket, ages 11 to 17 | €5 |
| Educational workshop, per person | €6 |
| Annual events (Roman Festival, Bacchanalia, etc.), adult | €10€5 for ages 6 to 17; free for children under 6. |
Free admission: National Archaeology Days and European Heritage Days: free access to the sites and to guided visits.
The prices shown apply to one site; tickets for two or three sites (museum, Domus de Cieutat, Villa de Séviac) are valid for one year.
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 10 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
The interpretation center, with its educational and multimedia displays, is recommended for families. Workshops for young visitors are offered in summer (€6 per person per workshop).
Getting there & parking
The Domus de Cieutat and the Trésor d’Eauze archaeological museum are both in Eauze; the Villa de Séviac is in Montréal-du-Gers, about fifteen kilometers away.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Self-guided or guided visit. The ELUSA interpretation center at the entrance to the site is recommended as a starting point for visiting the three sites. |
